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Sourdough Applesauce Muffins

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Warm and cozy sourdough discard applesauce muffins made with apple pie spice, oats, and applesauce. These moist, tender muffins are an easy fall-inspired bake the whole family will love. 

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted and cold slightly
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 375 F.
  • Prepare a muffin pan by lining with muffin papers or spraying with nonstick baking spray.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, both sugars, discard, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gently fold in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, until just combined, without over-mixing. 
  • Divide evenly into the 12 prepared muffin pans – each muffin well should be fairly full. 
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.